When a state Senate bill threatened to seal all eviction records this fall, the Louisiana REALTORS® issued a last-minute Call for Action via Advocacy Everywhere. Despite the timing, and the global pandemic, and the heavy weather plaguing the state, members rallied and contacted their legislators. The response had the desired effect.
June is National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to share stories of lifechanging journeys and further our fight to increase access to homeownership for future generations.
As part of our monthlong celebration, NAR has partnered with the American Property Owners Alliance to promote a number of our shared priorities and policies. And, as the U.S. observes both Homeownership and Pride Month this June, we’ve also kicked off a new partnership with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.
Texas REALTORS® Tackle Texas-Sized Property-Tax Information Campaign, Educating Consumers and Encouraging Advocacy
Texas REALTORS® has been working to reform the state’s historically complicated property tax system for decades, but once the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act was passed in 2019, someone needed to inform and educate the public about the changes. The REALTORS® were ready, and a pair of Consumer Advocacy Grants from the REALTOR® Party helped them do the job.
GADFly Newsletter – December 2021
The All-GAD call will be held on January 20, 2022 at 3pm EST. Registration will be required for this call since we will be voting on the GAD Advisory Group Vice Chair nominee(s). The agenda is still being finalized and more info on that will be coming soon. Register in advance for this meeting Questions? Email Jim MacGregor, Director, State and Local Programs. GAD Advisory Group Vice Chair Position As we reported at the GAD Annual Meeting in November and in the last GADFly, our Vice Chair, Brent Swander has been named the new CEO of the Columbus REALTORS and...
Building Diverse Communities and Associations
It’s crucial for REALTORS® across the country to work together to address the racial homeownership gap and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in their communities. As we celebrate Black History Month, this is a great time to make plans for your association to leverage the many resources available through NAR and the REALTOR® Party.
REALTOR Party News – February 2022
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More
REALTOR Party News – April 2022
We’re midway through Fair Housing Month, and REALTORS® across the country are pursuing bold goals to substantially narrow racial and ethnic homeownership gaps – work that will continue year-round. Use this checklist to get informed, inspired, and involved in expanding homeownership and building diverse, inclusive communities.
REALTOR Party News – May 2022
Protecting Rights. Expanding Access. Building Prosperity.
For the first time in three years, thousands of REALTORS® descended on the nation’s capital last week to discuss the pressing issues impacting real estate and take our message to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Read more about the highlights of the 2022 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings.
REALTOR Party News – September 2022
It was great to see so many of you at C5 last month. Some 500 brokers, industry professionals, and economic development experts joined us at the nation’s premier commercial real estate event in New York.
GADFly Newsletter – September 2022
Welcome to the 2022 – 2023 GAD Advisory Group On behalf of the Chair and Vice Chair of the GAD Advisory Group we would like to welcome the new 2022 – 2023 AG members. Please help us in thanking all these volunteers for their time and commitment to GAD Nation! AG Members: Josh Dix, Chair (Charleston, SC); Elizabeth Peetz, Vice Chair (Colorado); Brad Ward, Immediate Past Chair (Michigan); Kristopher Anderson (Chicago, IL); Rian Barrett (Pasadena, CA); Dahlia Brown (Texas); Alissa Dailey (Utah); Veronica Dickerson (Northern KY); Neeley Erickson (Illinois); Alex Haddad (Greater Metropolitan Assoc. of REALTORS®, MI); Jeff Ledford (Georgia);...